This research service provides an analysis of the data communication
services markets in Latin America, covering six main countries:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. An analysis
of the market size, drivers and restraints, market forecasts and
competitive analysis can be found. The study examines the current
structure of the industry, and analyzes competitive factors and the
infrastructure of the main operators. The following technologies are
examined in this research service: circuits, Virtual private networks
Internet protocol multiprotocol label switching (VPN IP MPLS) private
lines, very small aperture terminal (VSAT), dedicated IP, and
international links.

Executive Summary

- The most relevant drivers for this growth are the GDP growth in all
economies from 2012 to 2017 and increasing demand for network services
by local and multinational enterprises.

- However, the high penetration of data communications services in the
large companies segment and price erosion of basic connectivity restrain
the market.

- Due to intrinsic needs like geographic presence and high business
automation levels, large companies adopted the first data communications
services in Latin America, reaching, in many markets, a determined level
of saturation.

- On the other hand, the small and medium business (SMB) segment
represents an important addressable market in the region, but it also
has important challenges.

- Although less technologically developed, the SMB segment in Latin
America is shifting toward modernization to gain efficiency. In this
scenario, dedicated IP is proving to be an affordable option and an
important tool for market expansion.